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NCT00001235 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record

Genetic Studies in Alzheimer's Disease

A clinical trial, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Completed
Registry status
1,500
Enrollment target

NCT00001235 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The registered enrollment target is 1,500 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00001235 has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

COMPLETED
Registry status
1,500 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Alzheimer's disease is a condition marked by the deterioration of mental function. The disease usually begins in late middle life and results in death in 5 to 10 years. Patients with Alzheimer's disease typically suffer from memory loss, confusion, and disorientation. The condition has become a major medical and social problem in the United States because of the increasing number of people living beyond the age of 65. The actual cause of Alzheimer's disease is unknown. Researchers believe that Alzheimer's disease, or at least a portion of cases, may be an inherited condition. As a result, many new techniques have been developed to study the genetic causes of Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders. Many of these genetic techniques require blood samples and a family pedigree. A pedigree is a chart, similar to a family tree, that shows a patient's family history. The purpose of this study is to collect family and psychosocial information, blood, and biopsy samples from patients with neurological diseases, their families, and normal volunteers. This information gathered will be used to learn more about diseases that affect the brain.

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 1,500 participants
Start Date 1988-02
Est. Completion 2004-02

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00001235

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00001235 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 1,500 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00001235 about?

NCT00001235 is a clinical study titled "Genetic Studies in Alzheimer's Disease". Alzheimer's disease is a condition marked by the deterioration of mental function. The disease usually begins in late middle life and results in death in 5 to 10 years. Patients with Alzheimer's disease typically suffer from memory loss, confusion, and disorientation. The condition has become a majo...

What is the current status of trial NCT00001235?

This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 1,500 participants. The study started on 1988-02. Estimated completion is 2004-02.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00001235?

This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which has 567 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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